The Perdiz

Perdiz is not the scientific name for the wild spotted tinamou found in South America. The Perdiz resembes a small partridge. Perdiz is an Upland bird hunt popular in both Argentina and Uruguay and is enjoyed with the work of well-trained setters and pointers.

Those that like hunting with dogs and enjoy challenging shooting, will find the Perdiz hunt a must do during your Argentina or Uruguay bird hunting trip.

Perdiz are sometimes compared to the bobwhite quail found in North America. The Perdiz are grassland birds that feed on seeds and grains and can be found in short grass pastures. An advantage of Perdiz hunting in Argentina and Uruguay is the Perdiz perference for the short grass pastures. This makes the hunting a thorn and cactus free event. The farm land of both Argentina and Uruguay is a scenic sight and so most Upland hunters that participate in the Perdiz hunting really get to see and enjoy the land of Argentina and Uruguay.

The Perdiz or tinamou are often found in singles or pairs and will walk and run and then fly. The dogs will go on point and the Perdiz commonly fly quickly, making it a challenging Upland hunt. However, Los Gauchos has several experienced guides and the fields that we use are ample with Perdiz and the limit of 10 is met during an afternoon Perdiz hunt.

The coloring of the Perdiz is such that they blend into their environment. The female Perdiz tends to have a brighter color.

Perdiz will flush and fly quickly, but in a range that makes the Upland hunt a successful one. The Perdiz are delicious when cooked and provide white meat fare.

Now that you have learned some facts about the upland hunting bird unique to South America, the Perdiz, find out where you can hunt these birds. Los Gauchos offers Perdiz hunting in both Argentina and Uruguay and in combination with duck hunting, dove hunting, and pigeon hunting.

Check out the Argentina Perdiz Hunting destinations and the Uruguay Perdiz Hunting destinations of Los Gauchos Outfitters and we will see you in one of the fields ready for an Upland hunt.